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Noves to replace Saint-Andre after the World Cup

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Guy Noves has been the man tasked to lead France out at the 2016 RBS 6 Nations after he was appointed as Philippe Saint-Andre's successor following the World Cup.

Russell: Glasgow Warriors success can rub off on Scotland

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Fly-half Finn Russell insists Saturday's success for Glasgow Warriors can provide a huge boost to Vern Cotter's Scotland side ahead of the World Cup this autumn.

Russell guides Warriors to first title

1 decade ago by Rugby 365

Finn Russell inspired Glasgow Warriors to their maiden Pro12 title with a solid kicking display and a second-half try to sink Munster in Belfast. But there was to be no repeat of last year's defeat...

Carter sidelined with knee injury

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

Australia lock Sam Carter could be out of action for up to three months after injuring his knee while playing Super Rugby for the ACT Brumbies. The second row is set to miss the rest of the Super...

Farrell plays down Ford rivalry at Twickenham

1 decade ago by RBS 6 Nations

Owen Farrell has been quick to play down any talk of rivalry between himself and fellow England fly-half George Ford when the two go head-to-head at Twickenham.

Rugby Banter Page weekly round up

1 decade ago by Rugby Banter Page

Monday 25th May: Wasps Agree Deal For Veteran Back Row George Smith: Wasps have announced the signing of 111 time capped Wallaby George Smith from Lyon. Smith, 34, will be the newly Coventry based sides...

England are right to axe Dylan Hartley from World Cup squad

1 decade ago by The Telegraph

Stuart Lancaster has often been accused of running a zero tolerance regime: Danny Care, exiled for drink-driving offences; Manu Tuilagi for his conviction for assault. And now Dylan Hartley, cast into...

Skelton, Latu suspensions upheld

1 decade ago by Super Sport.com

The New South Wales Waratahs' hopes of defending their Super Rugby title suffered a blow with appeals against the suspensions of forwards Will Skelton and Tolu Latu dismissed.

Hartley will not change - Hibbard

1 decade ago by BBC Rugby News

England hooker Dylan Hartley will not curb his aggression despite his latest suspension, according to his Welsh opposite number Richard Hibbard. Northampton captain Hartley has been banned...

Olympic door opens for George North and flyers from 15-a-side game

1 decade ago by The Times

The door has been opened for players such as Danny Cipriani, Christian Wade and George North to play at the Olympic Games after Great Britain said that selection would not be restricted to sevens specialists. Top-flight...